I agree about the switch. I did same as Larry and cleaned the corrosion on the contacts. I did this before my planned relay mod to the systems as I thought the pump wasn't getting full power. Cleaning the contacts removed the need for the relay .

Alistair 

> On May 13, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> About a year ago I had a van with a similar problem.  After a lot of
> messing around, I finally found that the problem was the switch on the
> steering column.  I did not have to disassemble much of anything because
> the switch was uncovered by removing the cover on the bottom of the
> steering column and I just used very fine sandpaper to remove the corrosion
> on the contacts.
>  I'm not sure if you would be able to feel where it is.
> 
> Good luck,
> Larry A.
> 
> 
>> On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> So far only problem found after a longer than usual winter rest is no
>> windshield washer in the front.
>> 
>> I always try to keep the winter fluid in my van year long but tank was
>> empty and when I pored more in it came out from somewhere.
>> 
>> so, once the rain stops and I  can pull the van out to work on it I’d love
>> to start with any list suggestions on tips for tank removal and inspection
>> or other likely problems such as hose connections.
>> 
>> I don’t hear a motor sound when pulling up on the wiper stock.  I do hear
>> one when pushing down and the rear wiper sprays.
>> 
>> Should I hear a sprayer motor when the front is engaged?
>> 
>> So tips appreciated.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto westfalia
>>